Hamilton Cardinals Re-Sign Tyler Duncan for 2025 Season

Hamilton, ON – The Hamilton Cardinals are proud to announce the re-signing of outfielder Tyler Duncan for the upcoming 2025 season, marking his fourth season with the club. Duncan, who is originally from Sooke, BC, continues to build on an impressive career that has cemented him as a cornerstone of the team.

Duncan’s 2024 season once again showcased his consistency and versatility. He began the year as the team’s starting shortstop and transitioned back to center field to finish the season. Duncan continued to lead the Cardinals offensively including a team leading .339 batting average with 165 at-bats and accumulating 56 hits in 41 games. Duncan once again demonstrated his power to the league by winning the 2024 Home Run Derby and added to his accomplishments with a starting position on the North All-Star team. By season’s end, he was also named to the 2nd All-IBL Team.

Duncan first made history in 2023 as the MVP of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL), becoming the first Hamilton Cardinals player to receive the prestigious John Bell Memorial Trophy. During that MVP season, he set Hamilton franchise records for the most home runs and RBIs in a single season. 

Across his IBL career, Duncan has played 142 games, with a career .335 batting average and a total of 193 hits, 31 doubles, 11 triples, 29 home runs and 115 RBIs. 

“Tyler has earned recognition as one of the league’s premier players, not only for his exceptional talent and numerous awards but also for his ability to lead by example on and off the field,” said Cardinals Owner Eric Spearin. “We’re committed to putting in the work this offseason to make significant strides for 2025, and retaining Tyler Duncan on our roster is a vital part of achieving that goal.”

Off the field, Duncan has been a pivotal figure in the local Hamilton baseball community, leading the Hamilton Cardinals Summer Camp and teaching youth baseball clinics.

Prior to joining the Cardinals, Duncan was a product of the Canadian Junior National Program, and was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 30th round of the 2016 MLB Draft. He played his collegiate baseball at Arkansas State University.